Effective Date:

10/01/2024

At The GeekLink, operated by Chic Geek Enterprises, LLC, we prioritize the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services. By accessing or using The GeekLink’s services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Includes your name, email address, phone number, and other details provided when you register for our services, create an account, or communicate with us.

• Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our services, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and other usage metrics.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience, monitor service usage, and collect information about your browsing activities.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our services, including customer support, account management, and communication.

• Personalization: To tailor the user experience, including content recommendations and marketing messages based on your preferences.

• Analytics and Performance: To monitor and analyze usage and trends, and to improve the functionality and effectiveness of our services.

• Marketing and Communications: To send you promotional materials, newsletters, or other marketing communications, unless you opt out.

• Security and Compliance: To protect our users, detect fraud, enforce our terms, and comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors, contractors, or partners who assist us in providing services, such as payment processing, analytics, and customer support. These parties are required to handle your data securely and confidentially.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid legal processes, such as subpoenas or court orders.

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to the acquirers' privacy obligations.

• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you give us explicit consent to do so.

4. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement a variety of security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no data transmission over the internet or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law. We also retain data as needed to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Update: You may access, review, and update your personal information by logging into your account or contacting us directly.

• Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

• Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal or contractual restrictions.

• Opt-Out of Marketing: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.

• Cookie Preferences: You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies or notify you when a cookie is set.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website and services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.

9. International Data Transfers

If you access The GeekLink from outside the United States, please note that your data may be transferred, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer, storage, and processing.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and indicating the effective date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Chic Geek Enterprises, LLC

Email: [email protected]

Address: 8619 Southfield Fwy. Detroit, MI 48228

By using The GeekLink, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.